Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, MN from $500 (11 Rentals)

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College Drive
2 Bedroom Apartments

College Drive

701-757 Brian LnBrainerd, MN 56401
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Fawn Terrace
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fawn Terrace

7970 Greenwood RdBaxter, MN 56425
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Brainerd, MN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brainerd, MN

Pricing Updated: 02/27/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Brainerd, MN area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brainerd Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Brainerd$1,800$685877

Cheapest Available Brainerd Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brainerd, MN is a 2 Beds unit found at Bonneywoode Arms Apartments in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood priced from $695. Oakcrest Manor Apartments in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brainerd apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bonneywoode Arms Apartments2 Bed2BR,1BA$695
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$700
Berrywood ApartmentsBerrywood Apts1BR,1BA$925
Mississippi Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$932
Northern Lakes Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, MN and Nearby

As of February 27, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brainerd area is the $1.70 price per square foot 905 Model at Marsh Run Townhomes in the in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Brainerd apartment is the T Model at Pinehurst Apartments starting at $1,750 with a $1.66 price per square foot in the Downtown Brainerd neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brainerd apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Marsh Run Townhomes9053BR,1.5BA$1.70
Pinehurst ApartmentsT2BR,2BA$1.66
Pine Grove EstatesTwo Bedroom / Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Northern Lakes Senior LivingOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.42
Mississippi Terrace1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Oakcrest Manor Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.12
Berrywood ApartmentsBerrywood Apts1BR,1BA$1.54

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Getting Around Brainerd, MN

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33 / 100

Car-Dependent

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52 / 100

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Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brainerd Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brainerd?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brainerd is at listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brainerd Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brainerd Apartment is $700 at Oakcrest Manor Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brainerd Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brainerd is starting from $715 at Bonneywoode Arms Apartments.

What is the most affordable Brainerd Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Brainerd Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Marsh Run Townhomes and starts from $1,800.

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